NJ Senate president, Christie discuss gas tax
New Jersey's Senate president has new plan to raise the gasoline tax to fund transportation projects. Democrat Steve Sweeney met with Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday.
New Jersey's Senate president has new plan to raise the gasoline tax to fund transportation projects. Democrat Steve Sweeney met with Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday.
865 Pa. taxpayers may have potentially compromised data
Almost a thousand people who paid their Pennsylvania state income tax may have had their personal information compromised because of a car break-in.
Almost a thousand people who paid their Pennsylvania state income tax may have had their personal information compromised because of a car break-in.
Free 7-Eleven slurpees on July 11
7-Eleven Day (AKA free Slurpee day) is here! This year’s celebration is extra special since the world-famous Slurpee celebrates its 50th year in existence.
7-Eleven Day (AKA free Slurpee day) is here! This year’s celebration is extra special since the world-famous Slurpee celebrates its 50th year in existence.
Last day to request SEPTA pass refund, Uber now an alternative
It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. If you want a full refund for this week or this month, you must return it to SEPTA by U.S. Mail postmarked by Thursday, July 7.
It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. It is the last day to mail in your SEPTA TrailPass or Cross County pass for a refund. If you want a full refund for this week or this month, you must return it to SEPTA by U.S. Mail postmarked by Thursday, July 7.
No Mega Millions winner so Friday's jackpot at $508 million
No jackpot-winning ticket was sold in the latest Mega Millions drawing, increasing the prize to an estimated $508 million, a lottery official said.
No jackpot-winning ticket was sold in the latest Mega Millions drawing, increasing the prize to an estimated $508 million, a lottery official said.
Starbucks raising beverages prices mid-July
On July 12, that grande latte with an extra shot may cost more than usual.
On July 12, that grande latte with an extra shot may cost more than usual.
Gamblers cross Taj Mahal picket lines; union warns of mice
The strike against Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino enters its third day without any talks scheduled to try to resolve it.
The strike against Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino enters its third day without any talks scheduled to try to resolve it.
No gas tax hike means more holiday drivers on NJ roads
It’s not costing you as much as expected to drive through the Garden State, whether you live there or are just passing through. That meant seeing more folks on the road.
It’s not costing you as much as expected to drive through the Garden State, whether you live there or are just passing through. That meant seeing more folks on the road.
General Mills flour recall expanded after E. coli outbreak
SEATTLE (AP) — A third Washington state resident has been sickened in an outbreak of E. coli linked to a newly expanded recall of General Mills flour.
SEATTLE (AP) — A third Washington state resident has been sickened in an outbreak of E. coli linked to a newly expanded recall of General Mills flour.
Union reaches deal with 3 of 5 Atlantic City casinos
With Atlantic City's lucrative July 4th holiday weekend fast approaching, the struggling seaside gambling resort is trying to avoid a strike against five of its eight casinos.
With Atlantic City's lucrative July 4th holiday weekend fast approaching, the struggling seaside gambling resort is trying to avoid a strike against five of its eight casinos.
3 states have budget deadlines, NJ's gas tax hike could start before weekend
It's up to the New Jersey Senate whether drivers will pay lots more for gasoline in the Garden State. If approved, gas prices would go up Friday as motorists hit the road for the July Fourth holiday weekend.
It's up to the New Jersey Senate whether drivers will pay lots more for gasoline in the Garden State. If approved, gas prices would go up Friday as motorists hit the road for the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Union: Strike 'likely' at Atlantic City casinos starting Friday
The head of Atlantic City's main casino workers union says a strike "is likely" against at least one casino this Friday, as the long holiday weekend gets underway.
The head of Atlantic City's main casino workers union says a strike "is likely" against at least one casino this Friday, as the long holiday weekend gets underway.
King of Prussia Mall expanding with 50 new retailers in August
The King of Prussia Mall plans to expand with 50 new retailers -- about half of them considered luxury shops.
The King of Prussia Mall plans to expand with 50 new retailers -- about half of them considered luxury shops.
Feds urge consumers to act quickly on Ikea dresser recall
Ikea is recalling 29 million chests and dressers that can easily tip over and trap children underneath. Six children have been killed and three dozen others injured in the past 27 years, and federal safety officials on Tuesday urged consumers to take immediate action.
Ikea is recalling 29 million chests and dressers that can easily tip over and trap children underneath. Six children have been killed and three dozen others injured in the past 27 years, and federal safety officials on Tuesday urged consumers to take immediate action.
Union: Strike 'likely' at an Atlantic City casino on Friday
On the eve of the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, the head of Atlantic City's main casino workers union says a strike "is likely" against at least one casino this Friday.
On the eve of the long Fourth of July holiday weekend, the head of Atlantic City's main casino workers union says a strike "is likely" against at least one casino this Friday.
Ikea recalling 29 million chests, dressers after 6 children's deaths
Ikea is recalling millions of its popular MALM dressers now linked to the deaths of a third child.
Ikea is recalling millions of its popular MALM dressers now linked to the deaths of a third child.
NJ Assembly votes to hike gas tax 23 cents, cut sales tax
Overnight, with Republican Gov. Chris Christie's support, the Democrat-led New Jersey state Assembly passed sweeping legislation to hike the state's gasoline tax by 23 cents per gallon, while cutting the sales tax from 7 to 6 percent. It would also pay the state's transportation trust fund $2 billion a year over the next eight years.
Overnight, with Republican Gov. Chris Christie's support, the Democrat-led New Jersey state Assembly passed sweeping legislation to hike the state's gasoline tax by 23 cents per gallon, while cutting the sales tax from 7 to 6 percent. It would also pay the state's transportation trust fund $2 billion a year over the next eight years.
WATCH: Skimmer didn't scam this educated tourist!
You should probably know about skimmers. Crooks slip the devices over ATM and credit card machines to steal your information. One Washington-based senior technical services consultant for a cybersecurity company found one on a trip to Vienna with his family.
You should probably know about skimmers. Crooks slip the devices over ATM and credit card machines to steal your information. One Washington-based senior technical services consultant for a cybersecurity company found one on a trip to Vienna with his family.
Computer batteries recalled for overheating
Better check your computer batteries. More than 40,000 are being recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Better check your computer batteries. More than 40,000 are being recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Gas prices down slightly recently, but a lot since last year
Drivers are seeing slightly lower prices at the pumps in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. In fact, that's the case nationally, too.
Drivers are seeing slightly lower prices at the pumps in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. In fact, that's the case nationally, too.